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I collect bateas. Most of them will fit on plate hangers, but there are some super large ones. I went to the local craft store and found a large circle with stickum on it and a loop on the back. Using this with an adhesive hook might work too.

If it isn't too heavy you can use these little plastic hooks with three tiny tacks http://www.yucando.com/en/p/08-hardwall_hangers.html.

They are brilliant.

You can buy a kit from IKEA with a bunch. It is called the "RUGGA" in the states and the link is here: tp://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70073093

Good luck.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70073093

oops. HERE is the IKEA link.

Believe it or not...I hang my decorative plates on the wall by using my hot glue gun. Have been held in place for years without falling off. I only recommend this for light- weight/lacquer plates though!

How about these? Hard wall picture hangers:
http://www.amazon.com/Hardwall-Picture-Hangers-1-White/dp/B000KKVOJG

I love 3m hooks. But they have to be used on smooth surfaces. I had pictures fall when mounted on walls with any sort of texture. (Mine weren't the multi-hook type-they were actual hooks that mounted with removable stickers.)

I have horsehair plaster walls and don't like putting holes in them. I was debating how to hang old portraits I bought at the flea market - and finally decided to try velcro. Worked like a charm! They sell heavy-duty velcro at home stores. Not sure if the platter is too heavy... but it might work if it's made of melamine or plastic.

Why not simply use a plate stand to display it on a sideboard instead?

Mighty Putty! FTW!

There are masonry nails especially made for uses like this. I have used them on cinderblock and concrete basement walls, and also on brick outside for hanging pieces. They are basically regular nails with ridges, and all you need is a hammer to install them.

Oh, I just checked out those hard wall picture hangers, too, Those also work well. I just got them at the local hardware store (not sure if this is an option in HK.)

I saw a episode of "Design to Sell" on HGTV, which used Velco.. Maybe you can try that.

I like 3M Command hooks, the ones you pull the adhesive tab on to remove them later. I have one of the big ones holding bathrobes and nightgowns on my closet door, and they actually take a fair amount of weight. BUT the wall would have to be really smooth, clean, and not flakey at all -- if the paint were to give out, the hook would fall.

Another alternative in some situations is to hang a cord from the ceiling molding and use that to support the art. (Use something strong enough for the job and figure out a way to make it decorative.)

Those plate wires can 'explode' I lost a nice plate that way.

I'm with SherryBinNH -- hang from the ceiling. I bet you can find small white screw-in cup hooks where you are. The piece could be suspending via clear heavy-duty fishing line, or if you want something decorative, one of those scrunchy silk lamp cord covers over whatever kind of string you use to hang it...like this: http://flickr.com/photos/70191341@N00/3304142577/ .

The only big question for me is how to securely attach it to the plate itself. As mentioned, sticky-back velcro might be an option, though I'd use a *lot* of it.... and possibly epoxy on a small hook too, as backup. You might be able to use one of the little plastic hooks with foam tape on the back -- but remove the tape thoroughly and roughen the surface with a nail file.

does anyone know if Museum Putty would be up to the task?

I work for a company that sells all kinds of cordless tools, but I only use one of them personally at my house. Do not buy a regular cordless drill, buy an impact cordless drill because they are small, powerful and they are not heavy. I suggest the Makita Cordless Tools.

You can also buy a much smaller cordless tool, like a 7.2 volt lithium ion impact cordless drill. It is not as powerful but for hanging a picture or putting up a curtain rod- it's perfect and very inexpensive. You can order on-line and have it shipped right to your house.